Photo Booth - not updated in Leopard?

izmc79 · izmc79 #1 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 06:18 AM

Sorry for this question about a very minor thing indeed, but it's bugging me!

In Leopard there are meant to be various changes, updates to Photo Booth. Mine however is the same as before - only 2 pgs of effects, no video backdrops.

I installed Leopard as an upgrade on my iMac G5.

Any thoughts?

Muchas gracias.

Isa

goobimama · goobimama #2 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 07:10 AM

Can you post like a screenshot? Cause Photo Booth has definitely been updated with Leopard...

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #3 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 07:40 AM

I think it depends on the Mac you install it to. If your Mac didn't meet the minimum requirements or if it doesn't have a built in camera, Photo Booth might not have updated.
You didn't tell us what Mac you're using.

izmc79 · izmc79 #4 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 10:06 AM

Sorry - I did say I was using an iMac G5 - is this not enough information? It certainly has a built-in camera.

Here is more info if that helps:
Hardware Overview:

Model Name: iMac G5
Model Identifier: PowerMac12,1
Processor Name: PowerPC G5 (3.1)
Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz
Number Of CPUs: 1
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1.5 GB
Bus Speed: 700 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.6f1

I will try to post a screen shot, though I've not done this before...

Thanks for your help.

izmc79 · izmc79 #5 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goobimama

Photo Booth has definitely been updated with Leopard...

Btw. I am aware of what the new Photo Booth is *supposed* to be like - it's just that mine isn't it!

izmc79 · izmc79 #6 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 10:11 AM

Oooh, I know what might help: giving you the version number of photo booth:

2.0.1 (72) - is that what it is supposed to be in Leopard?

Thanks!

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #7 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 10:20 AM

This post will help you in finding out the info on your Mac : How to gather all the info on your Mac.

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #8 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 10:21 AM

According to Apple's website, back drop effects require a Core Duo or faster processor. This is why you see no change. I thought it included some G5 iMacs (specifically ones with the built-in iSight b/c not all do) which is why I asked for more specific specs.
No need to get snippy.

izmc79 · izmc79 #9 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 10:24 AM

MacHeadCase - I'm a little insulted by your post. 15 min before you posted it, I did exactly that and posted the hardware system info as requested, so it should be clear that I do already know how to gather info on my Mac!

If you can tell me how to supply the requested screenshot that would be much more helpful!

Thanks anyway though - I know you meant well. Maybe you didn't see my previous post.

izmc79 · izmc79 #10 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 10:25 AM

Thanks Bryphotoguy - you have answered my question.

Gee, computers sure age quickly don't they!

Thanks to everyone here once again.

goobimama · goobimama #11 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 11:15 AM

Hmm. Didn't know about this Core Duo being required for video backdrops.

In any case, to take a screenshot, hit Command+Shift+3 for whole screen, or Command+Shift+4 will give you a target cursor so you can drag out a screenshot.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #12 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacHeadCase

This post will help you in finding out the info on your Mac : How to gather all the info on your Mac.

Quote:

Originally Posted by izmc79

MacHeadCase - I'm a little insulted by your post. 15 min before you posted it, I did exactly that and posted the hardware system info as requested, so it should be clear that I do already know how to gather info on my Mac!

If you can tell me how to supply the requested screenshot that would be much more helpful!

Thanks anyway though - I know you meant well. Maybe you didn't see my previous post.

That post insulted you ? Jeez...

You sounded like you didn't know how to look for the exact model of your iMac. I was just trying to help.

Anyway. Remember that the more info you give, the faster we can help.

izmc79 · izmc79 #13 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 11:52 AM

Hey, no worries, not deeply insulted MacHeadCase! I think you must have missed one of my posts that's all, which made your response rather odd...

As I said in my reply, I know you were trying to help, and I'm grateful for that!

I will try to remember to supply as much info as I can in future. I really appreciate all the good work done in these forums.

izmc79 · izmc79 #14 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goobimama

Hmm. Didn't know about this Core Duo being required for video backdrops.

In any case, to take a screenshot, hit Command+Shift+3 for whole screen, or Command+Shift+4 will give you a target cursor so you can drag out a screenshot.

thanks very much for this - it will be helpful in the future.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #15 (**permalink**)

03-10-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izmc79

Hey, no worries, not deeply insulted MacHeadCase! I think you must have missed one of my posts that's all, which made your response rather odd...

As I said in my reply, I know you were trying to help, and I'm grateful for that!

I will try to remember to supply as much info as I can in future. I really appreciate all the good work done in these forums.

Yeah just saw it, my bad.

The snow we have in the streets must be in my brain too.

bryphotoguy #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,978 Mac Specs: Quad 2.8GHz Mac Pro, Edge iPhone	03-10-2008, 10:21 AM According to Apple's website, back drop effects require a Core Duo or faster processor. This is why you see no change. I thought it included some G5 iMacs (specifically ones with the built-in iSight b/c not all do) which is why I asked for more specific specs. No need to get snippy. January 2008 Member of the Month Last edited by bryphotoguy; 03-10-2008 at 10:28 AM. Reason: Proofreading
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izmc79 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 17	03-10-2008, 06:18 AM Sorry for this question about a very minor thing indeed, but it's bugging me! In Leopard there are meant to be various changes, updates to Photo Booth. Mine however is the same as before - only 2 pgs of effects, no video backdrops. I installed Leopard as an upgrade on my iMac G5. Any thoughts? Muchas gracias. Isa
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goobimama #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	03-10-2008, 07:10 AM Can you post like a screenshot? Cause Photo Booth has definitely been updated with Leopard...
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izmc79 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 17	03-10-2008, 10:06 AM Sorry - I did say I was using an iMac G5 - is this not enough information? It certainly has a built-in camera. Here is more info if that helps: Hardware Overview: Model Name: iMac G5 Model Identifier: PowerMac12,1 Processor Name: PowerPC G5 (3.1) Processor Speed: 2.1 GHz Number Of CPUs: 1 L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB Memory: 1.5 GB Bus Speed: 700 MHz Boot ROM Version: 5.2.6f1 I will try to post a screen shot, though I've not done this before... Thanks for your help.
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izmc79 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 17	03-10-2008, 10:11 AM Oooh, I know what might help: giving you the version number of photo booth: 2.0.1 (72) - is that what it is supposed to be in Leopard? Thanks!
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MacHeadCase #7 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	03-10-2008, 10:20 AM This post will help you in finding out the info on your Mac : How to gather all the info on your Mac.
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izmc79 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 17	03-10-2008, 10:24 AM MacHeadCase - I'm a little insulted by your post. 15 min before you posted it, I did exactly that and posted the hardware system info as requested, so it should be clear that I do already know how to gather info on my Mac! If you can tell me how to supply the requested screenshot that would be much more helpful! Thanks anyway though - I know you meant well. Maybe you didn't see my previous post.
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izmc79 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 17	03-10-2008, 10:25 AM Thanks Bryphotoguy - you have answered my question. Gee, computers sure age quickly don't they! Thanks to everyone here once again.
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goobimama #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	03-10-2008, 11:15 AM Hmm. Didn't know about this Core Duo being required for video backdrops. In any case, to take a screenshot, hit Command+Shift+3 for whole screen, or Command+Shift+4 will give you a target cursor so you can drag out a screenshot.
	QUOTE Thanks

izmc79 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 17	03-10-2008, 11:52 AM Hey, no worries, not deeply insulted MacHeadCase! I think you must have missed one of my posts that's all, which made your response rather odd... As I said in my reply, I know you were trying to help, and I'm grateful for that! I will try to remember to supply as much info as I can in future. I really appreciate all the good work done in these forums.
	QUOTE Thanks

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